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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Andrei viewed citizens in what way?
(a) As leeches.
(b) As piles of flesh.
(c) As angry mobs.
(d) As worker ants.

2. In which period did capitalism arise?
(a) 20th century.
(b) 18th century.
(c) 17th century.
(d) 19th century.

3. Who is the man that Kira wants to save?
(a) Howard.
(b) Andrei.
(c) Leo.
(d) Hank.

4. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Collectivism.

5. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Remind readers of a past warning.
(b) Share a fictional story for pleasure.
(c) Alarm Americans.
(d) Present new information.

6. Rand describes perception as which of the following?
(a) Hindered.
(b) Animalistic.
(c) Learned.
(d) Created.

7. What kind of crime was Leo arrested for?
(a) Political crime.
(b) Sexual crime.
(c) Vandalism.
(d) Murder.

8. What kind of relationship does Rand describe the archetypes Attila and Witch Doctor as having?
(a) They are allies.
(b) They are linked romantically.
(c) They are enemies.
(d) They are not affiliated.

9. Rand says that new intellectuals must acquire which of the following?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Happiness.

10. What does Rand describe socialism as a revolt against?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Freedom.

11. Which adjective does Rand use to describe America's culture?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Eager.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Unique.

12. What is the setting for We The Living?
(a) Post-war France.
(b) United States.
(c) Soviet Russia.
(d) China.

13. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?
(a) Morality.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Happiness.

14. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?
(a) Reality.
(b) Morality.
(c) Perception.
(d) Happiness.

15. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?
(a) Individual vs. State.
(b) Capitalism vs. Socialism.
(c) Collectivism vs. Government.
(d) Indiivual vs. Capitalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rand states that collectivism is dead in which country?

2. Kira asks Andrei what it feels like to be treated like which of the following?

3. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?

4. Who does Rand describe as altruism's most perfect advocate?

5. The injunction not to judge shows the climax of which of the following, according to Rand?

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